Dating Big Bird: A Novel

I cant say I was entirely shocked by some of the behavior recounted in this one. Rumors have been flying around for years of what was going down on that Childrens Television Workshop soundstage. Culled entirely from hypnosis confessions, several of Big Birds victims come forward and tell of their experiences at the hands of this madman. At this point, were all familiar with BBs quirks. Shame, lawsuits, and disease just seem to follow this guy around. Im a little tired of it, and a lot of the material is old news. The more famous stories werent interesting anymore. After all, weve heard them a million times. Who wants to hear again about Grover and that mule? Or how our protagonist got the nickname Birdy Sanchez? The really telling stories were of the lesser known episodes in BBs life. I, for one, didnt know he grew up in a jail brothel or that he lost his virginity to Marth Raye. (yes, he said he often called her The Big Mouth during) That lady was the Wynona Ryder of her day. Not many got away from her. (Hugh Downs and one other) I bet ole Martha Raye would put a hurtin on Bright Eyes. Shed tear that Kansan a new one alright! I felt a little sorry for the young ladies (and gentlemen) as they told of their hotel experiences with Bird. I have to admit though, I couldnt help but chuckle when Dottie M. said she actually fell for it when asked upstairs to see his Yella Fella!! I mean, jeezey pete, thats the oldest puppeteer trick in the book.

Let me first qualify my review by saying that I am a 23 year old woman who is nowhere close to having a serious relationship, or wanting to have a baby. Perhaps if I was in a situation closer to the main characters I could have identified with her, and thus would have enjoyed the book a little more. That being said, I enjoyed the reunion with a girl from high school (although I had a hard time believing that their relationship was based solely on their mutual desire to have a baby and their poor relationships). The cast of characters and the antics at her work were enjoyable. Also I could not help but feel sorry for the relationship she has with Malcolm, her boyfriend. I was disappointed with the end of the book, in part, because it was no suprise and I had a hard time believing what happened with Malcolm.

Dear Big Bird , I love you and Mr. Dunphy

While this book is a quick read and can keep you somewhat entertained, its rather simplistic. I saw the movie Someone Like You, based on Zigmans first novel, Animal Husbandry and was glad I didnt read the book. I wasnt really impressed with the characters or the storyline. And Im not very impressed by the characters or the storyline in this new novel either. You may think its because of my male perspective, but I love romantic comedies. These, I dont. I can see Ashley Judd narrating this current story just like the previous one. And it doesnt make it any better. Anyway, this is a good read for you if you like simplism. And if you like that I just made up my own word (simplism) then youll love that Zigmans main character creates her own mind-numbing word, too. Just like creating a theory in Animal Husbandry. One more criticism before I go: the author spoonfeeds the readers with details that arent necessary and implied. For example, when the main characters boyfriend says something, we dont need an explanation of why he said it. We know why. Were familiar with his background. We get it. Just move on with the story. Sorry to be so negative. Its a great story if you dont care about what you read and dont have a lot of time to concentrate. Its quick and simple. Although so is microwaving meat, but you wouldnt pick that over a charbroiled steak, would you? :)

If you are looking for an easy reading, this is the book you should have. I bought it on a sale and wasnt sure what to expect. I enjoyed reading it, it is quite funny too. It is the story of a sucessfull 35 year old woman who is so obsessed with her niece that she realized it is time for her to have a child of her own. The story brings the up and downs that her decision can have towards her life and others. It is a good and very fast reading book(I finished in one day!). Hope you like it, Ana

Good light read.

Yeah I know, another chick book. Another story of single successful sexy women.. ala bridget jones and sexinthecity (I honestly wish I could find as many brutes as those girls, but hey, Im not here to talk about them!). I wont go into the details of the book because every other reviewer has and you MUST be bored by now. This honestly is so well written and lovely and creative that one just must have it. I love reading stuff like this. Its smart, its funny, its REAL life.. It makes me feel like Im not a freak; single and cute at 36..

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This is a great book for summer, all girls will love the honest, loveable story. And all who have babies on the brain will see there own life in the story!

This was one of the best books I have read in a lng time. Finally a woman who knows what she wants and goes after it.When 35 years old Ellen Franck realizes something is missing in her life, she goes on a journey of enpowerment. Ellen loves herniece pickle and thensuddenly all the women around her are having babies, Ellen finds herself in a relationship that has no ex and little in the way of a future. So what is a girl to do , Ellen decids to have a baby on her own. The path to becoming a single mother is funny to read and Ellens relatioship with her family ad coworkers are at times funny and emtional.ead this book and enjoy Ellen quest for her own Pickle.